Let's Get Local, Tallahassee!

Reggie Grant and Paco Fiallos Meet Reggie Grant and Paco Fiallos, the Just Be Cool guys.  These two local educators and friends created the Just Be Cool campaign to promote inclusivity and positivity around the globe. But their extraordinary positive influence started long before. Since meeting when they were both teachers at Lincoln High School, they have played in a faculty band together and worked on several initiatives to support teachers and students.  Constantly looking for new and creative ways to build community and lift up those around them, their efforts have been recognized near and far.  Paco won the local "Amazing Teacher" award in December 2020 - which qualified him for the national award... and he won that too! Paco teaches IB English at Rickards High School, and Reggie is a Journalism professor at Tallahassee Community College.  But even though they're now at different schools, their friendship is rock solid and they motivate each other to make the world around them a better place. Join us for this inspirational and hopeful chat with two local residents who work to create positive community connections on a daily basis.   More on Just Be Cool: Just Be Cool website Tallahassee Democrat announces Paco's "Amazing Teacher" award Tallahassee Magazine's story about former faculty band Just Be Cool on WFSU

Join us for a chat with two extraordinary community volunteers and advocates who are determined to tackle poverty in our hometown. Former Mayor Dot Inman-Johnson and Pastor Lee Johnson share about their work in the South City neighborhood of Tallahassee where they run a church, after school program, and summer camp.  Their newest project idea is a Job Training Incubator & Event Center that would bring jobs and job training opportunities to a deeply impoverished area. Field trips with the Safe Spaces kids

The annual Tallahassee Town Hall brings together City and County Commissioners to discuss the hottest topics facing our community today.  This is a replay of the April 2021 Town Hall presented by The Village Square in collaboration with WFSU, Leadership Tallahassee, the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, and the Tallahassee Democrat.  Join us for this crossover episode from Village SquareCast to learn what our commissioners think about homelessness, poverty, crime, jobs, growth, vaccination access and plans for Covid relief funding. Thanks to these community organizations for making this event happen - and letting us air it on Let's Get Local Tallahassee: The Village Square WFSU Leadership Tallahassee City of Tallahassee Leon County Tallahassee Democrat This is a crossover episode from Village SquareCast.

Join us for a chat with Anna-Kay Hutchison, a hometown hero and legendary camp counselor from long ago. (Anyone remember Poison Ivy from Camp Indian Springs?!) Anna-Kay shares her Tallahassee story and we learn how she's still changing kids' lives today as the director of the Community Partnership School at Sabal Palm Elementary. Anna-Kay introduces us to the Community Partnership School model and the groundbreaking work happening at Sabal Palm.  She also shares some favorite Tallahassee memories and reveals her favorite local annual event. Anna-Kay Hutchison Mentioned in this program: Children’s Home Society of Florida Sabal Palm Elementary School, A Community Partnership School Outdoor Classroom at Sabal Palm (Video) Outdoor Classroom at Sabal Palm (Tallahassee Democrat Article) Bicycle Park at Sabal Palm FAMU College of Education FSU Primary Health Bond Community Health Center Leadership Tallahassee Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI) Lively Technical College Lucky Goat Coffee Camp Weed Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra - Pops in the Park Also mentioned in this program (from Camp Indian Springs!):

Chuck Mitchell is back to continue our conversation about community building - this time with a focus on responsible development.  As a founder of Mad Dog Construction, Chuck has impacted the way we build in this community, prioritizing responsible growth and sustainability.  In this episode, we cover two important stories that demonstrate why local builders and residents play an important role in shaping the community where they live and work.We hear about Chuck’s role in preserving the DeSoto site – the place where Christmas was first celebrated in America… right here in Tallahassee, FL!  It’s an exciting story because the development of that land was stopped just in time upon the discovery of ancient artifacts.  Chuck shares how the goals of the construction project collided with this amazing piece of history – and we find out how community members worked together to come up with a great solution.And then we talk Greenways.  If you’re a Tallahassee resident, you probably realize we’re known for our greenways, trails, and parks system.  Chuck was instrumental in the development of the Miccosukee Greenway, also helping to demonstrate the desire for other greenways in our community.  This story is surprisingly relevant today as our community considers how to develop the Welaunee area.Chuck shows us that you can prioritize multiple things at the same time and when you work with community members, amazing things can happen.  You can be a builder who cares deeply about the land you’re building on and the impacts to surrounding areas.  You can work with community members who have seemingly competing goals to find solutions that work for everyone.  

Chuck Mitchell Season 2 continues with another extraordinary Tallahassee neighbor – Chuck Mitchell.  Chuck’s service to our community has impacted countless lives and will benefit generations to come. As we explore community building on this show, I especially love Chuck’s story because there’s a prominent theme of physically building.  As a founder of Mad Dog Construction, he’s impacted the way we build in this community – focusing on responsible growth and sustainability.  Through his volunteer work, he’s organized and participated in countless work parties to build homes for people.  He’s built playgrounds for kids.  And he played a major role in the creation of the Greenway along Miccosukee Road.But you know… that’s not even why I asked him on this show.  It’s his Animal Therapy work that caught my attention most recently.  Chuck told me a story many years ago that has stayed with me all this time… it’s about how dogs came to be allowed in our local courtrooms to support child victims of sexual violence.  This story is both heart breaking and heartwarming at the same time… but hearing about the impact the animals and volunteers have on people’s lives is what makes this story ultimately uplifting and inspirational. Because we covered so much territory with Chuck, we’re giving you two episodes with him.  In this first one, we cover the TMH Animal Therapy program, the beginnings of the Miccosukee Land Co-op and Mad Dog Construction, and throughout we talk about building community through shared experiences like a legendary softball team and volunteer efforts.  Then we’ll have Chuck back in the next episode to share two stories that demonstrate why local builders and residents play an important role in shaping the community where they live and work.  Join us for part 2 to hear about Chuck’s role in preserving the DeSoto site where Christmas was first celebrated in America. And also learn about the development of the Miccosukee Greenway which is surprisingly relevant today as our community considers how to develop the Welaunee area. Mentioned in this episode: TMH Animal Therapy Miccosukee Land Co-op Mad Dog Construction Big Bend Habitat for Humanity Softball story about Chuck's dad, Charlie Mitchell

Next up in our Season 2 conversations with neighbors about this hometown we love is Barby Moro, managing partner of Red Eye Coffee.  Barby lives and breathes COMMUNITY so get ready for an episode all about supporting local and supporting each other, now and always.  Learn how one local business - Red Eye Coffee - has adapted during the pandemic and find out why local hometown relationships have made all the difference.   We also talk nonprofits... we find out which local annual event feels like HOME to Barby... and we learn who Barby’s sunshine is.  Barby Moro Mentioned in this episode... Red Eye Coffee Red Eye's Breakfast Club Leadership Tallahassee Youth Leadership Tallahassee Oasis Center for Women & Girls Southern Scholarship Foundation Chain of Parks Art Festival Orchard Pond Chef Rebecca with Street Chefs Chef Nikki with Nikki Talks Food Jason Card with Ology Coffee Co. Leon County's "Alligator Physical Distancing" Campaign Leon County's "Not Too Much To Mask" Campaign Barby + Red Eye Coffee

Hello Tallahassee friends!  As we continue to highlight some of the most special parts of our hometown of Tallahassee, we hear the story of one woman’s impact on this community and on the people she comes in contact with. Paula DeBoles-Johnson is a dynamic leader who is tuned into our local needs - and she takes action!  Bringing laughter and kindness wherever she goes, when it comes to making a difference in our hometown, Paula shows us the way. On top of her motivational wisdom and attention to our local issues, Paula also shares some of her favorite places to spend time in Tallahassee.  Turns out, we share the same favorite local outdoor spot where we love to hang out. Paula DeBoles-Johnson Mentioned in this episode... Capital City Youth Development Corporation DeBoles-Johnson Foundation Tailored Confections Meek Eaton Black Archives at FAMU Cascades Park Mission San Luis Women Wednesdays Leadership Tallahassee Distinguished Leadership Awards Paula and Vanessa @Distinguished Leadership Awards

To kick off our Season 2 conversations with neighbors, we chat with long-time Tallahassee resident, Mike Rychlik. We talk about the Miccosukee Land Co-op where we were neighbors, Mike’s 30-year teaching career at SAIL High School, community activism, canopy roads, Mike’s love calls to friends, and how – above all else – Mike is a family man who loves his wife and boys endlessly.   In this episode, we also talk about the Welaunee development.  Mike is on the Keep It Rural board of directors and he shares how they’re advocating on behalf of the community to maintain some of Tallahassee’s beauty inside of the new development planned for the Welaunee area. Mike's mark is on this community for generations to come through his work as a teacher, a musician, an advocate, a loyal friend, and a person who spreads love and kindness wherever he goes. Mentioned in this episode: Miccosukee Land Co-op Keep It Rural J R Alford Greenway Trail SAIL High School

Hello Tallahassee friends!  This is our 1st episode of our 2nd season of Let’s Get Local Tallahassee.  I've missed yall so much during what felt like the longest summer in history.  So much has changed in the world around us... and also with this podcast.  Check out our updated concept, new intro, and fresh new conversations - starting with this episode, #21.During Season 2, we chat with neighbors as we share what we love about our hometown of Tallahassee, Florida.  Along the way, we’ll talk about supporting local, volunteering, and how we’re a little more connected than it might seem.  Meet... The Village Square! In our first episode of the season, we chat with neighbor Liz Joyner as we learn about the local nonprofit she founded 14 years ago and still runs today -- The Village Square.  (And we share an exciting announcement!  Spoiler... Village SquareCast.)  The Village Square is building the townhall of the 21st century across the partisan divide.  They talk about the topics your mother told you never to discuss in polite company – politics, religion, and race.Liz riffs on the inspiration and story behind The Village Square, how they do what they do and why it’s easier than you think to change people’s minds about each other. She also shares why she has hope (and you should too).Listen in to find out more about this "nervy bunch of liberals and conservatives who believe that disagreement and dialogue make for a good conversation, a good country, and a good time."  And then join them. Introducing... Village SquareCast This summer our host, Vanessa Rowse, began working with The Village Square to produce their very own podcast - Village SquareCast.  We air all of Village Square's new programs, plus some of our favorite throwback programs that are surprisingly relevant today.Subscribe to Village SquareCast wherever you get your podcasts for more local content (and very important conversations!).

In light of recent events, we begin this episode by sharing some thoughts on racism in America.  In this 20th episode of Let's Get Local Tallahassee, we talk about Local Food and then we wrap up Season 1 of this podcast with an exciting announcement and also hints of what to expect when we return in the fall.   Local Food - resources discussed: Farmers Markets: Lake Ella Growers Market: Wednesday’s: 3pm – Dusk Frenchtown Heritage Market: Saturday’s 9am – 2pm; 534 MLK Blvd Tallahassee Farmers Market: Saturdays 8am – Noon; corner of Thomasville Road and Kerry Forest Parkway in the yard of the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church Red Hills Small Farm Alliance is a local nonprofit that helps support the small farms in our area. Red Hills Online Market sells products from over 80 producers of fruit, vegetables, meats, cheeses, honey, milk, and eggs.. all within 100 miles of Tallahassee. Buying directly from farms - we have so many options for this. Many provide online shopping and no-contact pick-up. Visit https://www.rhomarket.com/Producers for a huge list of local producers with links to their websites. Orchard Pond Organics Il Lusso Backwoods Crossing Oyster Mom Berry picking - various places Tallahassee Shop Local Facebook page Red Eye Coffee Supersize Me 2 - movie about Big Chicken industry Racism in America - resources discussed: Link to list of Black Owned Restaurants (Facebook link) Link to list of Black Owned Restaurants (spreadsheet link) I Racist - by John Metta 75 things white people can do for racial justice - by Corinne Shutack Village Square's Book Club on Race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4amCfVbA_c Racism in America - thoughts from Vanessa Spoken at the beginning of this episode: "Hey yall, it’s Vanessa from Let’s Get Local Tallahassee.  Before we start this episode on Local Food, I want to take just a couple minutes to share some thoughts about what’s happening in our country following the death of George Floyd.  If you’re a regular listener, you may have realized this episode is a little late.  It was supposed to come out on Tuesday, June 2 – but now it’s Thursday the 4th.  Honestly, I’ve been frozen about what to say but I also didn’t want to publish an episode and ignore all this.  Every time I think of something to say, I later question my message and my word choices.  So I’ve decided to just share where I am on my journey of seeing the deep rooted systemic racism that exists in our country and my role in upholding that.   For a very long time now – probably 20 years – this has been the issue that speaks to me the most.  Yet, I wasn’t really active in changing it.  I thought I was active at times by speaking my mind to people with different viewpoints and by seeking diversity in my life.  But it was about 5 years ago that I read an article called “I Racist” by John Metta and this was the first time I started considering how my non-action and my choices help to keep systemic racism in place.  To be honest, the article really stung when I first read it… but over these 5 years (and particularly the few months following the article), I started seeing what the author was talking about.  I’d notice something in the world and tears would fill my eyes… at the injustice, at the realization of what black people face every single day (not that I know what that feels like or ever will), and at the disbelief that something so obvious wasn’t obvious at all until this far in my life and until an article I happened to read one day.  I started paying attention to the issue more, speaking out more, and volunteering in a southside community.   But today more than ever, I realize my learning and my work isn’t close to done… in fact, within the last week I have realized just how close to the beginning I...

Arts & culture are alive and well in Florida's capital city - during times of quarantine or not.  Erica Thaler, Communications & Marketing Manager for the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), connects us to the rich experiences our beautiful city has to offer. Join us to learn how every Tallahassee resident and visitor can benefit from COCA's resources and services.We also chat with Norine Cardea, local mental health counselor, about the Art from Chaos initiative she started to encourage people to create roadside art as a way of connecting during this time of social distancing.  Vanessa Rowse & Erica Thalerat COCA COCA Resources Tallahassee Arts Guide (COCA's website for connecting people to Arts & Culture) Council on Culture & Arts (COCA website) Art from Chaos Art from Chaos is an initiative encouraging people to create roadside art near their home during this time of quarantine in order to keep people connected and inspired during a stressful time. Art from Chaos Facebook Page Contact Norine Cardea at ncardea@comcast.net

In this second Sunshine episode, we spread some love about Tallahassee by visiting with residents and learning what they love most about Florida's capital city.  We also chat with Mike Goldstein of Capital City Pedicabs about bike tours and business during a pandemic.  (Click Play above.)Episode guests include:Leon Kung, Board Member/Past Chair of School of Arts & SciencesJulia Bushong, HR Manager at Diverse Computing Lester Hutt, Director of Outreach & Recruiting at Diverse ComputingJulie Decker, President/CEO of FSU Alumni AssociationMike Goldstein, Owner of Capital City Pedicabs  Capital City Pedicabs gives rides at The Longest Table New(ish) residents share their love for Tallahassee We chat with two new-ish residents to find out why they came to Tallahassee and what they think of the city so far.  Tune in to hear from Julia Bushong and Julie Decker.   Julia Bushong,Diverse Computing Julie Decker,FSU Alumni Association Long-time residents share why they've put down roots in Tallahassee We chat with Leon Kung and Lester Hutt about why they chose Tallahassee to put down roots and raise their families. Leon Kung,School of Arts & Sciences Board Lester Hutt,Diverse Computing Capital City Pedicabs is all about local Mike Goldstein, owner of Capital City Pedicabs, chats with us about bike tours, supporting local, and running a business during COVID-19.  Capital City Pedicabs Capital City Pedicabs Facebook Phone: 850-296-2786 Capital City Pedicabs gives rides at The Longest Table

During this weird time of social distancing, birthdays and celebrations have been transformed.  In this episode we discuss many new ways you can celebrate - and some of these ideas just might stick even after things get back to normal. We organized the celebration ideas into these categories: Activities for your family or quarantine group (06:54) Surprises you can deliver to someone’s home (16:47) Virtual celebrations and recognitions (22:53) (Safe and quick) Drive-bys & yard visits (29:44) 1. Activities for your family or quarantine group (06:54) Make a list of activities you can do together and then let your special person pick several from the list - maybe make a whole weekend of it!  Keep reading for lots of ideas that you can put on your list.Bike Ride or Hike on a Trail.  Check out the beautiful trails at J.R. Alford Greenway... many of the trails are wide, allowing people to stay distant from each other.Canoeing or Kayaking.  If you need to rent equipment, check out Wacissa River Canoe & Kayak Rental.  850-997-5023  (They were open as of 4/15, but make sure to double check before you go.)  Others might be open too so call around if you know of other places close to you.  Bake a cake from scratch!  When was the last time you baked your own cake?  Or some else’s cake, for that matter?Cook together with the people in your household - try new dishes.Order Take-out dinner and eat somewhere fun.  Check out OEV's Open for Take-out map to what's open.  This is a great way to support local businesses.Yard Game Trifecta or Board Game Trifecta.  Pick three games.  Whoever wins 2 of 3 is the champion.  Works best with 2 people or 2 teams of people.  My husband and I used to play against each other before we had kids and now we each pair up with one kid and play 2-on-2.  So fun!More Games!  Our family's favorite board games right now are:  Catan, Taboo, Ticket to Ride, Pictionary, Chess.Gift Treasure Hunt. We hid gifts all over the house and made my son find them on his birthday morning.  Since some were pretty hard, we gave him three life-lines:  Phone a Friend, Hot/Cold, Hint.  *See bottom of page for the clues we used.Create a Garden.  Perfect for this time of year.Start the day with Doughnuts! And support a local business at the same time... we recently got to-go from SoDough on my son's birthday... yumm!And now a few activities especially for kids:Water Balloon Fight!  When’s the last time you’ve had a water balloon fight with your kids?  For us, never until quarantining but now this will be a new tradition because it was so much FUN!!“YES” day.  This is where you try to say "Yes" to whatever your kids want to do, eat, etc. (Within reason, of course! Safety first, always!)Embrace the Quarantine Theme.  This is especially fun for 1 year olds who won’t know the difference, but might appreciate some memorable pictures later.  I've seen pictures of babies in cribs with signs that say “None of you are invited."Bounce house – just for your kids.Magic show by Silly Philly!!!  We hired Silly Philly the Magician for my daughter's 5th birthday and it's still one of our all-time favorite parties.  He can set up a magic show outside and far away from people. 2. Surprises you can deliver to someone's home (16:47) Make a meal to drop off or order takeout.  Check out OEV's Open for Take-out map to what's open.  This is a great way to support local businesses too.Drop by for a surprise driveway visit and sing Happy Birthday from out of your sunroof or window.Lofty Pursuits is doing to-go and delivery – send someone a surprise sweet treat from Lofty!Smallcakes is offering DIY cupcake decorating kits.Redemptive Love does goat grams or llama grams!!!  Or their unicorn and llama will lead your birthday parade.  Or the llama will join your zoom meeting!!  The llama even has a graduation suit to celebrate your graduate.Singing telegram or barbershop quartet.

Barbara Wescott knows what it means to support local - and that's what she spends her life doing.  Founder of Swellcoin, Shop Tally, and Women  Wednesdays, Barbara's work focuses on supporting local businesses and community members. As our area adapts to social distancing, Barbara is working hard every day to connect consumers with Tallahassee's local businesses. In this episode, we chat with Barbara about her work and our community's response to Coronavirus. (Click Play above.) Barbara Wescott, Swellcoin & Shop Tally Discussed on this episode: Shop Tally Swellcoin Women Wednesdays Shop Tally Facebook Page Swellcoin Facebook Page Women Wednesdays Facebook Page Pay It Forward Initiative

As part of our coverage on the local response to Coronavirus, we talk with Felina Martin, executive director of the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), about the state of local nonprofits during this pandemic. Felina Martin, INIE INIE website & resources: INIE website INIE Coronavirus information INIE virtual townhall meeting on the impact of COVID-19

As part of our coverage on the local response to Coronavirus, we talk with Cristina Paredes, director of the Office of Economic Vitality, about how they are supporting the economy and local businesses through relief efforts. Cristina Paredes, OEV OEV's website and resources: Office of Economic Vitality's website COVID-19 Economic Disaster Relief Grant COVID-19 Business Resource Guide OEV - Open for Takeout site OEV - Business Assessment Survey Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

Welcome to our first Sunshine episode where we spread some love about Tallahassee and the people living here.  Today we hear from Denise Wilson of Capital City Bank and Matthew St. Fleur of Domi Station.  Denise and Matthew share why they love Tallahassee and each gives a shout-out to another local resident who has brightened their world. Denise Wilson & Matthew St. Fleur share their sunshine. When I first started working on this podcast, I had this idea to start each episode with a little Tallahassee sunshine, but then my interviews kept being longer than expect so I decided to save these stories for standalone Sunshine episodes… and who knew there would come a time so soon when we could really use some sunshine. If you'd like to share your sunshine about Tallahassee or someone living here, please reach out on our Contact form.

With rapidly changing information on the Coronavirus, it's important to know where to look to stay informed and connect with resources.  In this episode, we talk with County Commissioner Kristin Dozier about what's happening now in Leon County and where we can look for reliable information on future developments. (Click Play above to listen to episode.)To help our community navigate this complicated situation, we are temporarily changing the schedule of this podcast.  Instead of releasing episodes every other Tuesday, we’ll be launching episodes as they are ready so we can get information out quickly when it’s fresh.  Subscribe to Let’s Get Local Tallahassee in your favorite podcast app or on our website so you’ll see these episodes when they are released. Photo credit: Leon County Resources & Initiatives Discussed on this Episode Leon County Citizens Connect app - from Apple Store Leon County Citizens Connect app - from Google Play Store Leon County Emergency Information Portal The FL Department of Health's COVID-19 call center is (866) 779-6121 (24 hours a day.) You can also find information on their website: www.FLHealth.gov/COVID-19 2-1-1 Big Bend is available 24/7 to listen and provide emotional support, crisis counseling, suicide prevention and information. Just call 211. Shop Tally - Facebook Group Tallahassee Foodies & Rally for Tally (Saturday, March 21) OEV - Open for Takeout site OEV - Business Resource Guide OEV - Business Outreach Survey Second Harvest of the Big Bend Feed Tallahassee's Kids - Facebook Group Stay healthy, Tallahassee friends!

Recently we learned that Tallahassee is home to the poorest zip code in Florida and is one of the most economically segregated communities in the country.  What does this all mean for Tallahassee and what can we do about it?  Join us for this important, solution-oriented discussion with Tim Center, CEO of Capital Area Community Action Agency. Discussion with Tim Center Tune in to this episode to hear the alarming statistics about our community's economic segregation and also learn about some possible solutions that are being implemented in our city right now. (Click Play above.) Learn more about Capital Area Community Action Agency Learn more about Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World Facebook page for Capital Area Community Action Agency Recent Articles in Tallahassee Democrat on Economic Segregation There have been many articles in the Tallahassee Democrat lately about the economic segregation in our community. Here are links to some of them: Amber Tynan: "A tale of two Tallys deserves our attention" Miaisha Mitchell: "Make a Pledge for Prosperity for All" Tim Center: "Conversation Helps Build Bridges to a Sustainable Community" Jeff Hendry: "Developing our skilled talent pipeline is key to addressing our economic segregation" TaMaryn Waters: "MISSION 32304: Summit in the works as leaders weigh how to help poorest zip code in FL" TaMaryn Waters: "Florida's poorest zip code is in Tallahassee. For Chamber speaker, it's a rallying cry." Photo credit for pictures above:  Capital Area Community Action Agency

In the first half of this episode, we cover our 5 favorite lists for where to find local events and experiences.  Then we meet the woman behind one of those lists, Jessica Duncan, owner of Fun4TallyKids.  We talk to Jessica about this valuable resource for Tallahassee families, how she got started in the business, and what it’s like to manage Fun4TallyKids. 1. Tallahassee Arts Guide, produced by COCA COCA, the Council on Culture and Arts, is the local arts agency for Tallahassee/Leon County and the 100 mile radius around this area. COCA maintains the Tallahassee Arts Guide, an online calendar of hundreds of arts & cultural events and experiences happening in this region.  They also produce a weekly newsletter distributed on Mondays that includes the events and experiences happening that week, usually over a hundred listings each week organized by category.  You can search by Category – such as festivals, dance, history, music, theater, visual art, literature, workshops & classes, and more.  You can also search by date, so if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, it’s really easy to find a large list of what’s happening.   The other awesome thing about the Tallahassee Arts Guide is that event organizers can list events for FREE.  It’s easy to do… and you, as the event organizer, get to control the content by submitting the text and images directly on their website. You can go to www.tallahasseearts.org to access the calendar, sign up for the newsletter, submit your event, and much more.  Be on the look out for an upcoming episode with COCA’s Communications & Marketing Manager, Erica Thaler, as we explore many other ways that COCA benefits the Arts in our community. Vanessa Rowse & Erica Thaler (Erica is the woman behind the COCA list!) 2. Tallahassee’s Top 50 List, created by KCCI Tallahassee’s Top 50 List was created by the Experience Tallahassee team of the Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI). This list was initially created as a way to encourage college students to experience some of the wonderful parts of our community that are outside of the University bubble… and it was designed as a checklist of 50 things to experience before you graduate. But Tallahassee residents were so excited about this list too, so now it’s used by a much wider audience.  The Top 50 List is categorized into 8 sections, mostly by area of town – the sections are:  Greater Tallahassee, Downtown, Frenchtown, Gaines Street & Southside, Midtown, Uptown/Market Square, Festivals & Events, and Day Trips! Our favorite thing about this list is that the Experience Tallahassee team worked hard to make it just 50 things, to highlight some of the most special parts of our community… and it's not all event-based, rather many of the experiences can be done on any given day.  You can download the list here:  https://kccitallahassee.com/wp-content/uploads/Tallahassee-Top50-KCCI.pdf Photo Credit - KCCI 3. Seasoned Local program by Visit Tallahassee Similar to the Top 50 List, the Seasoned Local program by Visit Tallahassee serves as a Tallahassee bucket list highlighting experiences, most which you can do on any day. The great part about this list is that it's customized by season, featuring experiences that are appropriate for a certain time of year. You can even earn some Tallahassee swag by completing things on the list!  They have different levels and the swag gets better as you complete more items – so for Tier 1, you only have to complete 1 item… for Tier 2, you have to complete 3 items... and for Tier 3, 5 items. There’s a good chance many Tallahassee residents have already completed multiple items from the list, so you just have to sign up, take a picture and submit it. Visit Tallahassee’s goal is to turn residents into ambassadors of our city because if we all know more about the fun things offered here, we can let our friends and family know what a great destination this is and we can be better tour g...

In this Mental Health episode, we talk with Randy Nicklaus, President of 2-1-1 Big Bend, as we explore mental health needs and resources in our local community.  2-1-1 Big Bend operates a 24/7 hotline where trained counselors provide emotional support, crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and information & referrals.  2-1-1 Big Bend serves as a gateway to other community services by maintaining an extensive resource database and by checking eligibility requirements as part of their referral process. Randy Nicklaus, 2-1-1 Big Bend During 2019, 2-1-1 Big Bend answered 28,944 calls, for an average of 79 calls per day.  They provided 312,301 minutes of hotline counseling and offered 29,616 referrals.  And 1,457 of their calls were about suicide. This episode was released on February 11, to coincide with National 211 Awareness Day. Resources discussed on this episode, plus some extras... There are so many local mental health resources available to us. Remember to do your own research to find out what's available and best for you. 2-1-1 Big Bend (24/7 hotline) Psychology Today (where you can search for therapists) Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb (popular and funny book about therapy) NAMI Tallahassee (National Alliance on Mental Illness) There are countless other local resources and services. Colleges, universities, school systems, churches, and service organizations often offer support services, sometimes for free. Look around for the services that are best for you in your local community. This podcast represents the opinions of residents, primarily the host, Vanessa Rowse, who is not a mental health professional. Remember to do your own research to find out what services are available and best for you.

We will be exploring Fitness Programs & Active Lifestyles in Tallahassee with 4 episodes coming out in January – one every Tuesday. In this 4th fitness episode, we talk to local Wellness Coach Christine White about wellness coaching, workplace wellness, yoga, active lifestyles, and accountability. 4 Fitness Episodes in January: Part 1: Release date - 1/7/2020F3 - Fitness, Fellowship and Faith with Ben GraybarBurn Boot Camp with Jaimie SherradenFemales in Action & F5 (Family-Friendly F3) Part 2: Release date - 1/14/2020Halle and Bree Van Oss discuss biking, Orangetheory & more. Plus community groups for running, walking, and rucking. Part 3: Release date - 1/21/2020Dance workouts with Drip Drop Fitness & Zumba with Chocolate Waisted Fitness. Plus adult sports, free places to exercise in Tallahassee, & more. Part 4: Release date - 1/28/2020 Christine White, Wellness Coach discusses active lifestyles, accountability, wellness coaching, workplace wellness, and yoga! (Following the January fitness episodes, we will begin our regular schedule of releasing episodes every other week, on Tuesdays.)  Wellness Coach Christine White Wellness Coach Christine White shares her story of becoming a business owner and helping many Tallahassee residents with their wellness goals. She discusses her love for yoga and wellness coaching and also shares helpful tips on workplace wellness, active lifestyles, and accountability.(Click play above to hear Christine's story and helpful tips.) Check back soon for an overtime episode with Christine White all about Nutrition! Wellness Coach Christine White Website Wellness Coach Christine White Facebook Page Accountability Suggestions Discussed on this Episode Set goals – write them down and revisit them often. Be sure to include short term and long term goals and celebrate successes along the way. Workout with a friend or co-worker. Get an Accountability Partner. Add workouts to your calendar and treat them like appointments you can't miss. Sign up for a fitness program or pay-by-the-class options so you’re motivated to get your money’s worth. Sign up for classes with a specific start time – to get you out the door. Join a program where you can earn monetary rewards for meeting your goals. Join a social media group with people of similar interests where you can share progress toward goals and encourage others too. Track workouts on a calendar so you can see visual progress. Work with a Wellness Coach like Christine White!

We will be exploring Fitness Programs & Active Lifestyles in Tallahassee with 4 episodes coming out in January – one every Tuesday. We speak to Tallahassee residents about the fitness activities they love.In this 3rd fitness episode, we talk to the owners of two different dance-cardio fitness programs - Zumba with Chocolate Waisted Fitness & Drip Drop Fitness. We also cover adult sports, free places to exercise in Tallahassee, & more. Photo Credit: Drip Drop Fitness 4 Fitness Episodes in January: Part 1: Release date - 1/7/2020F3 - Fitness, Fellowship and Faith with Ben GraybarBurn Boot Camp with Jaimie SherradenFemales in Action & F5 (Family-Friendly F3) Part 2: Release date - 1/14/2020Halle and Bree Van Oss discuss biking, Orangetheory & more. Plus community groups for running, walking, and rucking. Part 3: Release date - 1/21/2020Dance workouts with Drip Drop Fitness & Zumba with Chocolate Waisted Fitness. Plus adult sports, free places to exercise in Tallahassee, & more. Part 4: Release date - 1/28/2020 Christine White, Wellness Coach discusses nutrition, active lifestyles, accountability, wellness coaching, workplace wellness, and yoga! (Following the January fitness episodes, we will begin our regular schedule of releasing episodes every other week, on Tuesdays.) During the Fitness Programs & Active Lifestyles episodes in January, we feature a wide variety of activities and programs so hopefully something will appeal to everyone. We cover things for all ages and stages of life… we include paid programs, free places to workout, outdoor activities, and community groups in Tallahassee who organize fitness events. Zumba with Chocolate Waisted Fitness Jasmin Richardson-Sutton shares her story of starting Zumba with Chocolate Waisted Fitness. What started 7 years ago with Zumba classes has turned into a huge family of people here locally working together to better themselves and this community. (Click play above to hear Jasmin's story.) Zumba with Chocolate Waisted Fitness Facebook Page Tallahassee Trainers Facebook Page Jasmin Richardson-Sutton Facebook Page Drip Drop Fitness Summer Griffith, owner of Drip Drop Fitness, tells us about the experience in the classes they offer and the community of women who exercise at Drip Drop Fitness. (Click play above to hear from Summer.) Drip Drop Fitness Website Drip Drop Fitness Facebook Page Adult Sports Participating in sports is another excellent way to stay active while checking multiple boxes – team building, socializing with friends, competition, and of course physical activity. There are endless possibilities for adult sports in Tallahassee, so in this episode we throw out a few random examples to demonstrate the wide variety of local options. FREE Places to Exercise in Tallahassee Gym membership not in the budget? No worries... there are SO MANY options for exercising for free in Tallahassee. Here are a few we discussed on this episode:1. Free Community Workout Groups (covered in Part 1 of Fitness series):  F3 for men, Females in Action for women, and F5 for families. F3 Tallahassee Facebook Page F3 Tallahassee Website Females in Action Tallahassee Facebook Page

We will be exploring Fitness Programs & Active Lifestyles in Tallahassee with 4 episodes coming out in January – one every Tuesday. We speak to Tallahassee residents about the fitness activities they love. In this 2nd fitness episode, Halle and Bree Van Oss discuss biking, Orangetheory & prioritizing fitness for the whole family. We also cover community groups for running, walking, and rucking. 4 Fitness Episodes in January: Part 1: Release date - 1/7/2020 F3 - Fitness, Fellowship and Faith with Ben Graybar Burn Boot Camp with Jaimie Sherraden Females in Action & F5 (Family-Friendly F3) Part 2: Release date - 1/14/2020 Halle and Bree Van Oss discuss biking, Orangetheory & more. Plus community groups for running, walking, and rucking. Part 3: Release date - 1/21/2020 Dance workouts with Drip Drop Fitness & Zumba with Chocolate Waisted Fitness. Plus adult sports, free places to exercise in Tallahassee, & more. Part 4: Release date - 1/28/2020 Christine White, Wellness Coach discusses nutrition, active lifestyles, accountability, wellness coaching, workplace wellness, and yoga! (Following the January fitness episodes, we will begin our regular schedule of releasing episodes every other week, on Tuesdays.)  During the Fitness Programs & Active Lifestyles episodes in January, we feature a wide variety of activities and programs so hopefully something will appeal to everyone. We cover things for all ages and stages of life… we include paid programs, free places to workout, outdoor activities, and community groups in Tallahassee who organize fitness events. Halle & Bree Van Oss discuss biking, Orangetheory & prioritizing fitness for the whole family Every member of the Van Oss family exercises regularly.  We'll hear from Halle and Bree about how they prioritize fitness for the whole family.  Then we'll learn about the fitness activities they love:  mountain biking for Bree and Orangetheory for Halle. Click play at top of page to listen.  Orangetheory Fitness Many people in Tallahassee share Halle's passion for Orangetheory. Listen to the podcast episode to hear what the experience is all about. (Click play above.) Orangetheory is giving away a free core heart rate monitor to anyone who signs up for a premier membership in January. Orangetheory Tallahassee Website Orangetheory Tallahassee Facebook Page (Midtown) Orangetheory Tallahassee Facebook Page (North) Where to Find Trails in Tallahassee Trailahassee Website TallyParks App Tallahassee Mountain Bike Association website Also check out the Strava app to track your route and connect with other athletes Tallahassee Mountain Bike Association With so many beautiful places to ride in Tallahassee, our local biking community is very strong. Connect with Tallahassee Mountain Bike Association to find out about group rides, events, and more. Urban Gorilla ride: Sunday, February 2. Tallahassee Trail Festival: March 20 – 22 (Fri – Sun) at Tom Brown Park. Join them for rides, challenges, skills clinics, live music, food, beer & camping. TMBA Website TMBA Website - Events Page TMBA Facebook Page TMBA Google Calendar Urban Gorilla Facebook Page Tallahassee Trail Festival Eventbrite Page Gulf Winds Track Club Gulf Winds Track Club is a gem in this community. Connect with them for races, training programs, group runs, and more. We have so many fun annual races in Tallahassee and our running community is super strong! Tallahassee Marathon – Sunday, Feb 2 (marathon, half-marathon, relay) Springtime Tallahassee – Saturday, March 28 (10k, 5k, 1 mile) Palace Saloon, 5k – Saturday, April 11 GWTC Website GWTC Facebook Page Move Tallahassee

We will be exploring Fitness Programs & Active Lifestyles in Tallahassee with 4 episodes coming out in January – one every Tuesday. We speak to Tallahassee residents about the fitness activities they love.In this 1st fitness episode, we talk with Ben Graybar about the men’s F3 fitness program, and we also learn about Females in Action and F5 for families.Then Jaimie Sherraden shares her inspirational story about how Burn Boot Camp became a huge part of her life.  Photo Credit: F3 Tallahassee 4 Fitness Episodes in January: Part 1: Release date - 1/7/2020F3 - Fitness, Fellowship and Faith with Ben GraybarBurn Boot Camp with Jaimie SherradenFemales in Action & F5 (Family-Friendly F3) Part 2: Release date - 1/14/2020Halle and Bree Van Oss discuss biking, Orangetheory & more. Plus community groups for running, walking, and rucking. Part 3: Release date - 1/21/2020Dance workouts with Drip Drop Fitness & Zumba with Chocolate Waisted Fitness. Plus Free places to exercise in Tallahassee, adult sports, & more. Part 4: Release date - 1/28/2020 Christine White, Wellness Coach discusses nutrition, active lifestyles, accountability, wellness coaching, workplace wellness, and yoga! (Following the January fitness episodes, we will begin our regular schedule of releasing episodes every other week, on Tuesdays.) During the Fitness Programs & Active Lifestyles episodes in January, we feature a wide variety of activities and programs so hopefully something will appeal to everyone. We cover things for all ages and stages of life… we include paid programs, free places to workout, outdoor activities, and community groups in Tallahassee who organize fitness events. F3 - Fitness, Fellowship and Faith with Ben Graybar In this first fitness episode, Ben Graybar tells us about the F3 men's fitness program.  F3 is for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith.  The group meets in the mornings for free, peer-led workouts held outdoors — rain or shine, heat or cold. Workouts end with a Circle of Trust. All men are welcome to participate.  Listen to Ben's interview to learn about the format of the workout, the camaraderie of the group, the nicknames, and more.  Photo Credit: Alan Chen & F3 Tallahassee F3 Tallahassee Facebook Group F3 Tallahassee Website F3 Nation Website Females in Action Females in Action is a women's group similar to the F3 group for men.  Females in Action meets 3 – 4 mornings a week at 5:25 am.  One morning they run, two mornings they do workouts, and the other day is flexible.  All women are welcome to participate.  FiA Tallahassee Facebook Group FiA Website F5 - Family Friendly F3 F5 is a family-friendly F3.  They meet every other Sunday from 2 – 3pm at Leon High School. Each workout is a combination of cardio and body weight exercises, designed to allow each person to give it their best effort no matter what their ability level is.  And above all else – it’s meant to be fun.  They open and close each workout with a prayer. They also reflect on the past week and give people an opportunity to ask for prayer requests.F5 is open to everyone.  No age restrictions, no fitness requirements, just an interest in getting outside and exercising. F5 Facebook Group Burn Boot Camp with Jaimie Sherraden Jaimie Sherraden joins the show to tell us how Burn Boot Camp became a huge part of her life.  In this inspirational story,

In this surprise bonus episode, we hit the road with the family to explore some of Tallahassee's best Christmas decorations.  We visit 10 amazing houses and share what we love about them (see list below while you listen to podcast episode).  We also provide information for where you can find more Christmas lights near you:1.  The Tallahassee Democrat has a list of lights around town:  https://data.tallahassee.com/tour-of-lights/2.  Fun4TallyKids.com has a list of major lights displays (not houses) in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas:https://fun4tallykids.com/Whats-Happening/Holiday-Lights-and-Displays/3.  Don't forget to check out Dorothy B. Oven park while you're out to see over 250,000 lights put up by the City:  3205 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 323084.  If you're in Thomasville over the holidays, visit the Flowers Baking Company headquarters to see the Christmas lights display, located on Hwy 19 South just outside of Thomasville.  Open nightly from 6 - 9 pm.And now... below are the 10 stops we visited on our tour of Tallahassee, organized by area of town.   Plus - we added some new ones on 12/18 (see ** below for additions).Thank you to all these families for brightening our holiday season! South Tallahassee (stops 1 - 3) 1.  Indian Head Acres - Apakin NeneBeautiful lights display with synchronized music.On Apakin Nene near itersection with Chowkeebin Nene. Near Hartsfield school.https://youtu.be/bbQaAnc18ps2.  Jim Lee Road & Orange Ave.Wonderful lights display at this house on the corner of Jim Lee Road and Orange Avenue (at the roundabout).  3.  Southwood - Endicott DriveAmazing lights display with synchronized music playing on a radio station - channel 88.7.  Definitely worth the drive across town!https://youtu.be/r0C5Tmr81eg Middle of Town (stop 4) 4.  Woodgate Way - wow!Awesome lights display with synchronized music playing on a radio station - channel 95.9.Close to Dorothy B. Oven park - check out those lights while you're in the area!https://youtu.be/TpWHbKVuEsc** If you're following our route, this would be a good time to insert Dorothy B. Oven Park! Northeast / Killearn Area (stops 5 - 9) 5.  Canopy Neighborhood - Crestline RoadLots of decorations at this corner house on Crestline Road and Sweet Ridge Street in the new Canopy neighborhood off Fleischmann Road. 6.  Canopy Neighborhood - Crestline RoadBeautiful decorations that change colors at this house on Crestline Road in the new Canopy neighborhood off Fleischmann Road. ** New locations added:  There are several beautifully decorated houses in Killearn Estates, near the entrance at Centerville and Shamrock.  All 3 of these are very close to each other: Kilmartin Drive (off Shamrock St. E.) - tune into 105.5 Two houses near the intersection of Waterford Drive and Fermanagh Drive... check out both of those streets for beautiful lights! 7.  Killearn Estates - Tipperary DriveVery cool decorations at this house toward the middle of Tipperary Drive in Killearn Estates.  Check out the lights on that basketball goal! 8.  Killearn Estates - Gallagher DriveAmazing decorations at this Killearn home with lots of moving parts and even a film playing out front!  This is the home of the owners of Mays-Munroe - also the winners of last year's Killearn award for best decorations. https://youtu.be/LMKsqRSQ6tw9.  Arbor Hill – Vassar RoadWow, so many beautiful decorations here!  And with synchronized music.  They even have a countdown to Christmas showing days, hours, minutes, & seconds. Havana (stop 10) 10.  The Allison Christmas Spectacular -  240 Sandy Creek Road - WOW!!!Only took us 17 minutes from the Thomasville Road exit of I-10... and it was totally worth the drive!!  There are two houses across the street from each other, decorated with over 200,

In this short overtime episode, realtor Bert Pope shares more history about de Soto's Winter Encampment in Tallahassee in 1539 - 1540. Listen to learn how a young Native American boy helped run Hernando de Soto out of Tallahassee.  Also learn how the Chain Mail found on the de Soto site helped confirm Tallahassee as America's First Christmas site.  And learn why we think of Hernando de Soto as the Godfather of the American pork industry.  

After months of talking to residents about their favorite local holiday traditions, we created this episode to share Tallahassee’s best experiences and events between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. We cover live performances, holiday lights shows, festive races, Santa appearances, shopping, and much more.We also share a little-known piece of local history – listen to learn about Tallahassee as the site where Christmas was first celebrated in America! (For real!!) Candy Cane Lane Photo Credit - City of Tallahassee Thank you to our episode sponsor - Home Alone Pet Service!  They have been serving Tallahassee's pets since 2005, and they will accept new clients starting in January!  Email TallahasseePetSitter@Gmail.com to be put on the waiting list or visit their website to learn more: www.TallahasseePetsitter.com The Show Notes below are listed in the order discussed in the show, with links to event pages. America's First Christmas Tune in to hear Bert Pope tell the history of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto's winter encampment of 1539-1540 in Tallahassee and how that translated into the site where Christmas was first celebrated in America. 1001 de Soto Park Drive, Tallahassee, FL America's First Christmas Facebook Page De soto Winter Encampment Site De soto's Christmas in Tallahassee Learn more about Hernando de Soto's time in Tallahassee in our "Overtime with Bert Pope" episode.  Click below to listen to this 9-minute mini-episode. Listen to Overtime with Bert Pope City of Tallahassee Events (FREE) Winter Festival of Lights and Jingle Bell Run Saturday, December 7 from 3-10 p.m. A Celebration of Lights, Music and the Arts in downtown Tallahassee 6:00 p.m. - Lighting Ceremony 6:15 p.m. - Jingle Bell Run (registration fee for this part) 7:15 p.m. - Nighttime Holiday Parade 3-10 p.m. - 4 stages of entertainment, children's activities, food trucks, and more! Candy Cane Lane in McCarty Park - open during Winter Festival and also nightly from 6-9 p.m. on December 8-15 City's Event Page (click here for performance line-up) Jingle Bell Run Event Page & Registration City's Facebook Event Page Holiday Stroll through Cascades Park Saturday, December 14, 6 – 8 p.m. FREE event! Walk to different stations along the walking trails in Cascades Park to hear live holiday music performed by local favorites (see line-up on Facebook event page) Stop by Imagination Fountain to see the water dance to the sounds and lights of the season City's Facebook Event Page Lights Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park & ELF NIGHT! Open throughout the holiday season with over 250,000 lights and holiday scenes Drive-through OR park & explore Elf Night: Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.- Visit with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the elves- Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, while supplies last- Beware! Lots of traffic on Thomasville Road during Elf Night FREE experience!

Episode Notes This episode is broken up into three parts: 1.  October Halloween Events 2.  Things to do on Halloween 3.  Costumes Part 1: October Halloween Events FSU Flying High Circus - Halloween Haunted Harvest Fri Oct 18, Sat Oct 19, Thurs Oct 24, Sun Oct 27 General Admission Seats (in advance): Child $6, Adult $12 Reserved Seats (in advance): Child $12, Adult $18 Ticket prices go up by $2 each on day of show Children under 2:  Free if on adult’s lap Circus Event Page Circus Facebook Page Aunt Louise's Farm 8101 Waukeenah Hwy, Monticello, FL Entry: $8 per person, children 3 y.o. and under are free Farm is open every Sat and Sun in Oct; some in Nov 10am – 6pm on Saturdays and 2pm – 6pm on Sundays  Tons of animals, 3-acre corn maze, farm tour ride, barrel train ride, two corn pits for kids to play in Concessions and pumpkins for sale Aunt Louise's Farm Website Aunt Louise's Farm Facebook Page Pumpkin Patch at Faith Presbyterian Church Open for pumpkin business October 10-31 Spooky Movies in the Patch on Friday Evenings - 6:15 pm - food trucks arrive - 7:00 pm - movies begin - Short 20 minute G movie; then full feature PG film to follow - Visit website for the movie and food truck schedule - Free admission and free popcorn - Bring picnic blankets and camp chairs Fri Oct 25: Trunk-or-Treat, 5:30 – 7:00, before movies begin Faith Presbyterian Church Website - Event Page Pumpkin Patch at Tallahassee Heights United Methodist Church Tallahassee Heights United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is open daily, dawn until dusk Every Saturday in October: Saturday in the Patch! - 10am - 3pm - Bounce House - Kids Games - Face Painting - Balloon Sculptures - Pony Rides (11am - 2pm) - Concessions Pumpkin Patch Facebook Page Terror of Tallahassee Extreme Haunted House (not for young kids) 1408 Lake Bradford Rd; ½ mile south of FSU football stadium 20,000 square-foot building with a large maze, inside and outside; tour lasts 20 to 30 minutes with all sorts of scary people doing their best to terrorize you Open every Saturday night in Oct, some Friday nights, and more nights right before Halloween Tickets sold online or at the door; Adults - $18, Kids - $10 (MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY ADULT); Fast Pass for Adults - $25, Kids - $20 Terror of Tallahassee Website Halloween Howl at Tallahassee Museum Fri Oct 25 and Sat Oct 26 at 6:00 pm Fun family-friendly activities, trick-or-treating, both haunted and not-so-spooky trails, carnival games, costume contests, prizes, frights on the farm and more. Member prices: $13 for adults, $10 for children Non-member prices: $15 for adults, $12 for children Children under 3 are free Haunted trail open for adults only on Thurs night, Oct 24 at 7:15. Members - $10; non-members - $13 Halloween Howl Event Page Halloween Howl Facebook Page Halloween Symphony Spooktacular Free concert at Cascades Park Friday, October 25 from 6 PM – 9 PM Wear your favorite costume and enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating, food trucks and spooky music! Trick-or-treating starts at 6:00 pm; concert begins at 7:00 pm Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating Tallahassee Symphony Event Page Spooktacular Facebook Event Fall Fun Fest at The Sharing Tree New this year! The Sharing Tree is back in Midtown Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10 AM – 2 PM Celebration of all creative costumes where each costume gets an award; bounc...

This is a short preview episode to let you know what's coming with the launch of Let's Get Local, Tallahassee - a podcast to explore Tallahassee's best experiences and local hot topics.  In this preview episode, you'll learn about the show and meet the host, Vanessa Rowse.